Our Hollywood

What's the first rule of fight club? On this week's episode, we unpack some of the most memorable and recent films depicting masculinity in it's many forms. From the toxic masculinity of American Psycho to the masculine teen angst of La Haine , we discuss how these and more films critique and explore masculinity, and what that means for our generation.

Emphasis on the quotation marks... This week's episode delves into the franchise machine. From the Saw movies to the Fast & Furious (and even the After franchise), we explore what recipe a movie needs to spawn multiple sequels and countless fans.

This week, we're talking all about our favorite dynamic duos in film or TV! Listen to find out each of our individual favorites, and let us know who your top dynamic duos are!

We come to this place for magic... This week's episode, we're covering the incredible and genre-spanning career of Nicole Kidman. We talk about our favorite performances, and explore why she resonates with audiences everywhere.

Avoid eye contact with your mom and start scrolling on your phone — this week’s episode is all about sex scenes in TV and film! We're tackling all the recent social media chatter about sex and nudity in media, and whether or not it is necessary.

Who said reboots were a bad thing? Our Hollywood is back, and to kick off the reboot/rebrand of the podcast, Daniel and Kim discuss some of Hollywood's biggest comebacks like Winona Ryder, Brendan Fraser, Drew Barrymore, and more!

Daniel and Kim discuss some of the modern queer teen shows we have today, such as Sex Education or Generation . They discuss how shows like Glee and Pretty Little Liars paved the way for this, and what representation they want in the future. 

Daniel and Kim dive into pop star documentaries, from One Direction's This Is Us to Demi Lovato's Dancing With The Devil . They discuss how these documentaries offer a unique insight into the lives of our favorite musicians, but how deep are these films really willing to dive?

It's Oscars season! Daniel and Kim go through each of the films nominated for Best Picture at the 2022 Academy Awards. From West Side Story to Belfast to Drive My Car, they discuss their thoughts on each of these films, as well as which one they believe will take the award at the end of the night. 

Daniel and Kim (chaotically) go through the on-screen history of the caped crusader, from Adam West’s campy television show, to Robert Pattinson’s dark and broody neo-noir film. And don’t worry, we didn’t forgot about Lego Batman.

Daniel and Kim discuss Euphoria season 2: the characters, the storylines, the behind-the-scenes drama, and yes, even Elliot's four minute song.

Daniel and Kim are back with Season 4 of Our Hollywood! They discuss what they watched over the break: Yellowjackets , Cheer , Scream , Licorice Pizza , and so much more!

In the Season 3 finale, Daniel and Kim take a deep dive into the works of director Edgar Wright. From Shaun of the Dead to Last Night in Soho , they discuss their favorites of Wright's filmography and stylistic choices. 

Daniel and Kim talk about their favorite (and least favorite) tropes in film and TV. From kissing in the rain to saying "Hello?" when you hear a scary noise, they discuss what tropes live up to the hype, and which ones fall flat. 

Daniel and Kim are joined by Cal Lu senior Julia Barrios to take a deep dive into The Hunger Games franchise. From the book release to the announcement of the prequel a decade later (and everything in between), they discuss what made this series so different from the other teen franchises at the time. Could The Hunger Games be the reason this for the revolutionary mindset of this generation?

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Katianna Lee to talk about the classic Rom-Coms that made the genre, and why the modern ones seem to be lacking the magic of the originals. From 13 Going On 30 to Sweet Home Alabama , they discuss what aspects of these films make them so great, and why Rom-Coms don't deserve the bad rap they usually get.

Daniel and Kim discuss the potential IATSE strike.

Daniel and Kim tackle award shows! From the Emmys to the Grammys and even the VMAs, they discuss the highs and lows of these awards shows, and how diversity and inclusivity is needed here as well. They also talk about their favorite pop culture moments from award shows, and the nostalgia factor of it all.

Daniel and Kim are joined by Izzy Bordagaray to discuss women in comedy! They discuss how male-dominated the comedy industry is, especially when it comes to stand up. They also discuss the intensity of sexism that female comics face, as well as how it translates to female-led comedy movies.

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Gabrielle Burton to talk all about representation in animated movies, and a certain plot device that seems to be recurring. They discuss the issue of BIPOC characters being turned into animals or other creatures in their own movies; From Tiana in Princess & The Frog to Will Smith’s character in Spies In Disguise, they dissect the issues with this trope, and why i...

Daniel and Kim, with guest Kennedy Oliver-Sorrel, finally tackle the topic of Reality TV, and how it can often enforce racist stereotypes. From the editing problems of the Black contestants on Survivor, to the racism engrained into The Bachelor franchise (and Rachel Lindsay's thoughts on it), they tackle where these problems stem from, and how it may be changing for the better. 

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Linda Morales to discuss the different kinds of TV shows from our childhoods that have had a resurgence. From the Paramount+ mature reboot of iCarly to the controversial live-action Powerpuff Girls from the CW, they discuss what the best reboots have, and what may have been the reason others failed.

In a special episode, Daniel and Kim create their own Movie Tag (available on @our.hollywood on instagram) and discuss the nostalgia behind some of their choices, and how different their lists are. 

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Ashley Pineda, to talk about Rom-Coms and their many repetitive (and sometimes harmful) tropes. From She's All That to When Harry Met Sally, they discuss how these films had an impact on the generation that grew up watching them, and how it affected their views on romance, dating, and relationships.

Daniel and Kim are joined by Amy Duverge for a major throwback: kids television! From Hannah Montana to Shake It Up, they discuss how the themes of the television shows we were surrounded with as kids may have had an impact on the fact that this generation is obsessed with fame in any way/shape/form.